Sales Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

A Sales Specialist is a professional who plays a critical role in the sales industry by developing and nurturing relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and offering products or services that meet these needs. They are responsible for promoting and selling products or services, providing detailed information, and resolving customer inquiries. Their duties may include conducting market research, maintaining sales records, and achieving sales targets. Sales Specialists also collaborate closely with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure the company's sales strategies are effective.

Important skills for a Sales Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a customer-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in sales software. They should also have a thorough understanding of the sales process and dynamics. Relevant certifications may include Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP). Prior to becoming a Sales Specialist, a person may have roles such as Sales Associate, Sales Representative, or Account Manager. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of the sales process that can lead to a successful career as a Sales Specialist.

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The N2 Company

Sales Executive

As the nation's leader in helping businesses efficiently connect with the top realtors in their market, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital advertising and...

Full Time - Sales Specialist - ProServices - Day

  • Milford, CT
  • 8 hours ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 8 hours ago

Your Impact at Lowe's As a Pro Sales Specialist, you will be a guide and consultant for every Pro customer who walks through our doors....

Sales Executive (Aetna Dental/Vision)

  • Hartford, CT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 18 hours ago

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation's leading...

Business Banking Relationship Manager, Tolland, CT

  • Tolland, CT
  • 19 hours ago
  • Tolland, CT
  • 19 hours ago

Responsible for an assigned portfolio of loan and deposit relationships with small business clients. Solicit new business; manage risk and credit decisions; and service existing clients through...

Regional Account Manager

  • West Haven, CT
  • 20 hours ago
  • West Haven, CT
  • 20 hours ago

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future! MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the...

Account & Relationship Manager

  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 21 hours ago
  • Glastonbury, CT
  • 21 hours ago

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information services that combines deep domain knowledge with specialized technology. Our portfolio offers software tools coupled with content and...

Enterprise Sales Executive in MA

  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 1 day ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

Dealer Relationship Manager, Hartford CT

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

Dealer Relationship Manager, Hartford CTCountry: United States of America Your Journey Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that...

Retail Membership Sales Specialist (In-Store Sales)

  • Enfield, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Enfield, CT
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Do: As a Membership Sales Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our mission, connecting with customers and providing them with invaluable membership services....

Retail Sales Specialist - Appliances

  • Danbury, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Danbury, CT
  • 1 day ago

As a Retail Sales Specialist in our appliances department, youll engage with customers to understand their needs, preferences and budget while providing expert service and recommendations....

National Account Director - Market Access

  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 1 day ago

As the only global provider of commercial solutions, IQVIA understands what it takes to deliver nationally and internationally. Our teams help biopharma get their medicines to the people who need...

National Accounts Manager II - Commerical Property/Healthcare

  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago

WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,...

Retail Print Sales Specialist

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Print Specialists provide exceptional customer service and solutions to customers' print needs. You will produce professionally finished products using print and production equipment. You will...

Sales Territory Account Representative

  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 2 days ago

What Timken makes possible begins with you. Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join...

Account Manager Mhp

  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 2 days ago

ACCOUNT MANAGER MHPLocation:Wallingford - Wallingford, CTPosition Type:Full TimeJob Category:SalesDescription:POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for the development and execution of market strategy to...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.4%
Master's Degree
17.6%
High School or GED
8.4%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Specialists in Connecticut
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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